Britton v. State

BROWN, Justice, Retired.

During appellant’s jury trial, evidence of prior bad acts was introduced into evidence. In appealing his conviction, appellant urges a single issue:

Did the trial court err in allowing the introduction of evidence concerning prior bad acts of the appellant?

We reverse and remand.

Appellant’s fifteen-year-old son, E.B., testified that in September 1990, he was sexually molested by his father. E.B. stated that his father came home on a lunch break and forced him to participate in anal intercourse. Appellant’s son later reported the incident to the authorities and appellant…